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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1959
Page
17
Wellington church announces Christmas Mass with Rev Maher chairing services at noon. Music sections and a Christmas party for children follow, featuring Santa Claus gifts and performances by classes and a tap dance act.
Local church hosts a candlelit play with participants including Lois Rut Friend Rosemary Floyd Rachel Eila Norma Goodrich Esther Joan F Friend Pam Robbins Tompiins Warren Hut EAE Euan Joseph Iivi ng Clifford Friend Hend Jacob Hinton Allen Gominch ame ang Wester Broome and parental services will be as usual Sunday.
At the Wellington Legion Home Christmas meeting president Gladys Kruk urged converting discarded white sheets into bandages. A Christmas basket was voted to be delivered to a local family. Violet Rose won the attendance prize and Mrs Lacella Rigo the hospital prize. A pot luck supper followed with Mystery Sisters revealed and gifts exchanged. Next meeting set for Monday Jan 4 at 7 p.m.
Wellington plans set for Ohio Fourth District Eastern Star meeting at the Lodi Theatre with Femple Chapter 103 expected this week. Morning session 10 a.m. afternoon 1 p.m. Luncheon reservations due by Jan 3 to Mrs. Pearl Bassett. Dor othy Weick Findlay, grand matron, to attend. Chapter to sell brooms made by the blind. Officers briefed on their careers. Refreshments by the December committee.
Spencer Nativite of Christ candlelight service at Zion Church Homerville begins at 7 15 p m with organ and choir singing. The liturgy includes lighting the Advent wreath and a sermon from Luke 2 85 titled The Gloria in Excelsis. Sunday sermon theme is The First Christmas Canticle focusing on Simeon’s Nunc Dimitis. Church councils and officers will be installed in both churches. Confirmation class resumes after Christmas holidays at 7 30 p m Monday with Zion’s set for the following Saturday.
The Wellington High faculty team fell 52 to 36 to the Texas Cow Girls traveling squad on their home court. Referee performance drew praise as a standout factor, while players such as Gibert Shelihouse and Don Chuck Hawley were noted among the lineup.
Rochester area clubs held holiday gatherings with gifts exchanged and future meeting plans. Multiple residents traveled from nearby towns for Christmas visits, with hosts including Mrs Frances Anderson and Mrs Ruth Rowland hosting events and guests such as Mrs Goldie Drager and Mrs Betty Winfield attending.
Harold Leuszier and twelve Young Adult Class members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met in church parlors for a devotional and business session. The group erected a Nativity Scene on the church lawn and decorated a sanctuary tree. A New Year’s Eve party is planned at the home of Hari Smith.
Wellington locals report 81 year old L. Carpenter leaving from Cleveland Airport for California. He planned to stay with son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren in Monterey. It was his first plane trip.
A lightning strike damaged the First Baptist Church of Spencer, destroying the wooden church roof and interior. Donations began June 18 to rebuild, with insurance covering $92.03 of costs. by October 1 residents contributed over $5.5 million to the new church. The Black River School District renewal levy passed in November and Mayor P. J. Sute was re-elected.
A gunman robbed William Straka’s jewelry store, taking items and cash but leaving some behind. The incident notes unclear details and mentions attempts to flee, with no injuries reported. An unrelated line mentions yearly US shoe purchases around 443 million pairs.
A dense church listing shows services for ELESE CONGREGATIONAL FIRST BAPTIST ASSEMBLE OF GOD PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CHRIST and others. It lists pastors, Sunday schools, morning and evangelistic services, youth meetings, prayer meetings, and locations on Booan St and Hest Her rick Ave with varied times and halls.
WELLINGTON Herrick University of the Needlecraft Guild visited the Wishbone for dinner Tuesday night then returned to Mrs. Belden Cowles home for exchange of gifts revealing Mystery Sisters games and refreshments. Mr and Miss A N Gibbins entertained the Mete N Ete Club with their husbands as guests at 2 hammer. Members exchanged gifts and watched color TV. AV gine members and their frusbands were present. Mrs Charles Gibbins was hostess to the club Jan 2. Rawhiders H club gathered at the home of Michael Boose in Huntington this week for their Christmas art. Refreshments were served and members exchanged gifts.
Wellington area college students return home for the holidays. Names include Michael Ravitch Thom as Falls Larry Broome Bethann and Sue Ellen Thornton James Grimes Lois Gannett Gary Hilliker Bruce Carmen Sam Henes Tom Carpenter and Milky Harris.
Ex Elyrian Mrs Cart now at home in West Wellington awaits greetings from friends. Mr and Mrs Lowell Buri and family of Galion join relatives for a Christmas gathering at the home of their parents and grandparents, Mr and Mrs Arthur Welle.
Wellington reports a three part church program directed by Sunday sense with junior and senior groups performing readings songs and recitations. Judy Myers led narrations while Linda Gillette and Harriet Myers contributed instrumental pieces and a closing choir performance of Silent Night.
Service at 5 miles west of Wellington on Route 18 Brighton operates under Hough and Caldwell Auto. Phone Wellington 913ly.
Dale Clark pastor leads Sunday School at 9 00 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m at Huntington United Church John Laborie assists with singing rehearsal on Wednesday evening with choir members expected to attend The readable text lists church events and times for the week
The article marks a half century of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Rickel. Mrs. Rickel, born Mae Sailor in Fort Rovely Pa, and Mr. Rickel were married earlier in life and lived in Ashland and Wellington areas. Their children include Rob, Richard, and Michelle Rickel. siblings such as K. Emocue Wengerd are mentioned along with extended family.
Twenty eight Elias Cooper Junior Corps members and their mothers met at the GAR hall for a Christmas party and supper. A large cake by Mrs Harriette Writey was presented to former Director Mrs Marian Lindsey as a surprise. Her daughter Donne Jean presented a gift. Marvy Loz Howl received a special gift from Mrs Lindsey for perfect attendance. The evening featured games and small gifts for cooperation. A revolving im con sterpiece was awarded to Mrs Clodwick. Next meeting January 3 at 3:5 pm with officer installation.
Night club singer Candy Stacy aged 26 is granted divorce from husband Robert, 32, after testimony alleging brainwashing and coercive control. She waives alimony, receiving custody and support of their two young children in the Los Angeles proceeding.
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